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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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