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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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