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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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