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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key 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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