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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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