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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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