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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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