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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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