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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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