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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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