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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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