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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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