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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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