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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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