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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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