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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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