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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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