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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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