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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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