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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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