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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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