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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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