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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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