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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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