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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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