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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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