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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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