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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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