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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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