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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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