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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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