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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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