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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? 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 massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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