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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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