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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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