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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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