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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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