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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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