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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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