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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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