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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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