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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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