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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers 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 courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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