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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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