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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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