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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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