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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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