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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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