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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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