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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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