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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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