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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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