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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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