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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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