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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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