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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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