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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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