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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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