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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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