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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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