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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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