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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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