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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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