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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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