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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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