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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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