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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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