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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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