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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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