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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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