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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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