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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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