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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student 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 education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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