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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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