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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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