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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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