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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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