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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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