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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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