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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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