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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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