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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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