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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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