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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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