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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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