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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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