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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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