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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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