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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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