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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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