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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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