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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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