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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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