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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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