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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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