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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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