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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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