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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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