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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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