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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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