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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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