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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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