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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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