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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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