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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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