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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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