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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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