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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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