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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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