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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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