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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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