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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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