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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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