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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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