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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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