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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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