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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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