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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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