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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education