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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online 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 ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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