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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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