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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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