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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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