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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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