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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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