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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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