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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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