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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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