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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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