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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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