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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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