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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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