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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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