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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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