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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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