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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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