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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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