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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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