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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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