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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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