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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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