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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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