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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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