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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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