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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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