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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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