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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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