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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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