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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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