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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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