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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners 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. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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