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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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