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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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