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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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