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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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