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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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