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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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