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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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