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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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