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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education 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 learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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