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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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