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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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