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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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