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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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