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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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