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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education