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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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