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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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