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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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