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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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