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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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