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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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