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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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