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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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