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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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