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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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