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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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