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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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