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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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