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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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