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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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