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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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