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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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