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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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