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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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