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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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