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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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