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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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