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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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