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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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