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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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