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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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