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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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