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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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