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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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