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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally 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 lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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