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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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