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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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