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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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