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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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