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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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