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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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