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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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