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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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