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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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