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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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