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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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