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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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