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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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