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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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