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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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