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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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