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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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