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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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