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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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