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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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