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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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