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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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