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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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