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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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