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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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