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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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