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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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