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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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