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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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