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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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