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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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