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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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