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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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