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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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