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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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