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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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