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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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