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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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