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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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