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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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