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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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