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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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