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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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