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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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