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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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