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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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