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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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