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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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