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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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