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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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