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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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