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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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