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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores 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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