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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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