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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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