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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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