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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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