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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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