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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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