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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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