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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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