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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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