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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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