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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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