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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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