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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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