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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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