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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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