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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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