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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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