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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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