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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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