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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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