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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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