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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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