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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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