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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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