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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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