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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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