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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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