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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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