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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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