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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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