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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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