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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important 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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