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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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