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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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