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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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