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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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