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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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