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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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