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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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