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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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