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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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