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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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