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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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