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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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