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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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