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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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