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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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