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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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