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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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