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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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