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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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