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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources