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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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