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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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