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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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