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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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