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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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