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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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