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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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