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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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