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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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