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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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