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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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