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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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