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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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