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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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