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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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