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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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