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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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