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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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