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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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