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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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