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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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