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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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