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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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