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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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