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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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