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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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