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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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