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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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