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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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