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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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