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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores 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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