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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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