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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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