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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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