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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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