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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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