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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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