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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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