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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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