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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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