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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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