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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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