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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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