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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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