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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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