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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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