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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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