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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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