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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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