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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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