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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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