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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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