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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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