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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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