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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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