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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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