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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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