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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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