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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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