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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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