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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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