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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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