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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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