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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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