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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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