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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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