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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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