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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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