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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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