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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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