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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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