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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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