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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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