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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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