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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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