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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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