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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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