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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources