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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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