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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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