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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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