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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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