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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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