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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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