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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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