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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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