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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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