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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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