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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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