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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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