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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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