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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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