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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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