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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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