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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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