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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers 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 MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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