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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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