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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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