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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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