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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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