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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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