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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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