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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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