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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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