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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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