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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs 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 teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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