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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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