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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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