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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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