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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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