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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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