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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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