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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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