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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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