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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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