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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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