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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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