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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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