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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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