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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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