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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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