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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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