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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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