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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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