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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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