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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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