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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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