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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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