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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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