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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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