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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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