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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major 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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