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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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