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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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