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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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