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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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