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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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