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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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