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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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