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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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