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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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