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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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