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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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