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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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