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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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