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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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