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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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