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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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