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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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