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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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