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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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