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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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