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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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