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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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