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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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