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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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