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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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