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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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