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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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