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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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