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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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