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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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