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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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