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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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