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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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