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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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