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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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