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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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