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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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