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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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