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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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