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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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