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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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