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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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