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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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