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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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