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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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