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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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