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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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