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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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