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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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