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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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