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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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