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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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