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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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