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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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