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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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