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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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