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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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