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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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