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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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