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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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