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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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