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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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