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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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