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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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