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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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