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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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