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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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