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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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