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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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