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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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