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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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