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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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