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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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