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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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