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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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