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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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