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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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