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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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