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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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